Western Stars: Songs from the Film
by Bruce Springsteen
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Oct 25, 2019
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Uncut
    Nov 21, 2019
    80
    Sounds great, but a little superfluous. [Jan 2020, p.28]
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  2. Classic Rock Magazine
    Nov 21, 2019
    80
    There's a renewed freshness and immediacy to several of the tracks, particularly in his laconic vocal delivery. [Dec 2019, p.80]
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  3. Mojo
    Nov 21, 2019
    80
    Spotlights the songs' grit and humanity, albeit still substantially finessed by mixmaster Bob Clearmountain. [Jan 2020, p.90]
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  5. AllMusic
    Nov 21, 2019
    60
    Springsteen's earthy phrasing helps ground these songs and makes for an intriguing, occasionally moving complement to the main album.

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. JaneMetascore
    Dec 18, 2019
    5
    Springsteen had a great run as a song writer, and rock performer, although this is Rock and Roll, and not Krunk, or Rockstar Games.Springsteen had a great run as a song writer, and rock performer, although this is Rock and Roll, and not Krunk, or Rockstar Games. Unfortunately, Bruce is still a genius, yet the world has moved on to Grand Theft Auto V instead of Born in the USA. This is mainly a compliment to Bruce's past works, or is of interest to evaluate if Bruce went digital in the studio, like it's digital Bruce. The album had good points although it's boring unless you are a fan.… Full Review »
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